We only accept applications from our careers site, so you can apply easily by submitting your application through this site here
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You can submit a maximum of three applications in any 6-month period.

It usually depends on the role you are applying for and the needs of the company, but the standard timeframe for reviewing an application is between 1 and 2 months.

After submitting your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your experience and qualifications to determine if there is a match for the role. If successful, you will be invited to an interview with a professional recruiter. Please note that depending on the role, you may be required to attend additional interviews with dedicated hiring managers and/or on-demand video interviews.

Interviews are usually conducted online using M/S Teams or similar software. Where circumstances warrant, face-to-face interviews may also be conducted.
Certain roles may also be required to complete an on-demand video interview as part of the recruitment process.

The primary consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is to recruit people with the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity. Princess Cruises operates in a multinational environment and potential employees must be able to cope with cultural differences and different approaches to problem solving and decision making. In addition to a balanced personality and good communication skills, you should enjoy cultural diversity. Previous experience in a cross-cultural working environment is an asset for all positions, as is fluency in English.

While specific position requirements depend on the job, there are some essential requirements that all teammates must meet to work onboard:

The placement of new hires depends on several factors, such as the status of the relevant documentation and operational needs. Depending on the specific circumstances, it may take up to 4 or 5 months to prepare the relevant documentation and a further 1 to 2 months to obtain an assignment.

Yes, as the final stage of the selection process, a formal job offer is usually made to successful candidates. As the job offer does not constitute a contract of employment, we strongly recommend that you do not resign from any current employment until the final stage of the onboarding process, when all required documentation has been received and verified.

Contract lengths vary by position but range between three and nine months. After each assignment, you will receive approximately two months of vacation before your next assignment. Your daily work schedule while onboard is in accordance with ILO Convention guidelines and will depend on your position, but you must expect to work seven days a week and anywhere between 10-13 hours per day.

Our onboard Teams are very diverse and consist of dozens of nationalities. English is the official language spoken onboard and all Teammates are required to speak English in guest areas and while on duty. For reasons of Safety, all Teammates must meet minimum English language skills requirements.

Because of the nature of the shipboard environment, space is limited and therefore utilized very efficiently onboard. Most ranks onboard except for those employed in management roles, share accommodations with another teammate in rooms that include a TV, phone, writing desk, and limited storage space. There are three dedicated cafeterias (referred to as the Crew Mess, Staff Mess, and Officers Mess) with a variety of menu items from different regions of the world. Depending on the position’s entitlements, on some ships, bathrooms are shared by a number of cabins.

While working onboard, you receive your salary every month in arrears via Brightwell Crew Card, which is similar to a debit card (wire transfer fees to outside accounts may apply). Brightwell is our banking and pay card partner for Princess Cruises. After you enroll for your card on board, you are able to transfer the money from your Brightwell Card to your personal bank accounts (fee applies) Additional deposit options may be available depending on your country of residence.
U.S. Citizens will have federal taxes automatically deducted from their salary and may be required to pay state taxes, ifapplicable. All other nationalities are responsible for filing their own tax forms upon returning to their home countries.
UK Citizens will receive their salary directly to their British bank accounts and may be subject to tax deductions.

Some ports may have local restrictions regarding crew shore leave, and there may be times where you must remain on board to carry out safety duties.
As long as you're not scheduled to work then you're free to explore and enjoy some of our amazing ports of call. Occasionally the onboard Crew Club ship will arrange organized tours for teammates in select ports of call.

Yes, on your first assignment, most teammates will receive uniform items that are specific to Princess Cruises, free of charge. However, teammates must supply their own footwear, hosiery, and other basic items. Your uniform helps to create a good impression to our guests and your fellow teammates. The uniform, together with appropriate footwear, is to be worn at all times when on duty. Further information regarding the requirements for your position will be provided by your Global Talent Partner. Additional uniform requirements are the responsibility of each team member to supply.

While onboard, teammates can speak to one of our doctors for any health concerns. Medical consultations and treatments are covered by the Company; for more serious health issues you may need to be medically disembarked and repatriation costs will also be covered by the Company.

At the beginning of each Assignment, Princess Cruises will provide flights from your designated airport to your assigned ship. At the completion of your contract, we will also arrange your travel back home. It is your responsibility to get to the airport from your home, but from there we will provide any necessary accommodation and/or transportation to and from the ship. Our Onboarding Team will provide instructions and joining documentation for your shipboard assignment well in advance of your joining date. We also have a 24*7 travel helpline and a WhatsApp feature which will be provided to you as part of the joining documents.